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A group of eighteen various small Chinese blue and white wares Ming Dynasty
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- circa 3-12cm height
comprising: six circular boxes with covers; four baluster and four bulbous jars with covers; two stemcups; and two mustard pots with covers, variously decorated with landscape scenes and flowering trees
Provenance
Mustard pots: The Vung Tao Cargo, Christie's Amsterdam, 7th April 1992, lot 239.
The rest: The Hatcher Collection, Christie's Amsterdam, June 1984 and February 1985.
The rest: The Hatcher Collection, Christie's Amsterdam, June 1984 and February 1985.
Condition
There are minor rim chips to several boxes and covers, and at least two of the jarlets. The mustard pots with minor crazing to the glaze around the body. All with eroded glaze as characteristic of shipwreck ceramics.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."